Their first hit, Get Ready for This, was released in 1991 and took the European charts by storm, first as an instrumental version, then as a rap version. They are best remembered for No Limit, which was a world-wide number one hit in 1993, reaching number one in 35 countries. The group amassed a total of twelve Top 20 hits in the United Kingdom, and took two of their albums to number one as well.
Shortly after releasing a greatest hits album, they split up in 1996 due to conflicts over 2 Unlimited's future: Ray Slijngaard wanted to move more towards rap, whereas Anita Doth wanted the group to become an R&B-inspired group.
Anita initially started working for Dutch radio station Radio 538, later releasing a solo album called "Reality". Ray also tried to launch a solo career, which turned out to be commercially unsuccessful. The duo are thought not to have spoken to each other for ten years.
De Coster and Wilde brought in two new singers, Romy van Ooijen (b. 18th November 1971) and Marjon van Iwaarden (b. 18th June 1974) in 1998, but ultimately this new project was relatively unsuccessful, with single "Wanna Get Up" only managing to reach number 38 in the UK. After just one album, the new duo also parted in 1999.
More recently, remixes of "No Limit" and "Tribal Dance" were moderate hits in Germany and in 2004 a DVD featuring all their videos was released through ZYX Records. Anita still tours nightclubs around Europe, performing her old band's greatest hits and is also part of the group Divas Of Dance. A petition on the Internet for Anita to re-form 2 Unlimited has so far been unsuccessful.
Ray and Anita continue to perform their old hits separately in nightclubs and university student union clubs around the world. They both plan to release new solo material in 2009.
It was announced in the summer of 2008 by both Ray and Anita that they would reunite. On April 11th 2009 they will headline as 2 Unlimited at 'I love the 90's - The party' in Belgium.
In late 2009, 2 Unlimited reformed as Ray & Anita because their original producer own the rights to the 2 Unlimited name. On January 22, 2010, their first song recorded together in over a decade, titled "In Da Name Of Love" was released.
Break the Chain
2 Unlimited Lyrics
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Come on Come On
Come on Come on
Break it down
I wanted to break your chain, Yeah
Make the right choice in life
You gotta do it now
You gotta to do it now
You gotta Oh
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Break it
Break it
Break the chain, break it for me
Free your spirit, set your soul free
Break the chain, feel it in your hands
Break the chain so nothing can hold us back
If you gonna break the chain, think of the main source (source)
Do your job and take the right course (course)
Don't let your mind don't play no tricks in the world; a lot of things to face
Your life in this world goes up and down
You gotta pay attention to stick around
Get this one thing straight in your brain
Set yourself free and break that chain
Break the chain, break it for me
Free your spirit, set your soul free
Break the chain, feel it in your hands
Break the chain so nothing can hold us back
Break the chain, break it for me
Free your spirit, set your soul free
Break the chain, feel it in your hands
Break the chain so nothing can hold us back
Your future is in your hands
Bass Bass
Break or fake or make your chain
And break that chain
Come on Come On
Break it Break it
Come on Come On
Break it Break it
Let nothing stand in your way
So get yourself together 'cause the music makes you better
You gotta rearrange, stand up and make that change
'Cause if you don't, then you won't and you never gonna see the perfect life in reality
Can you see what I mean, can you hear I what I say
Can I break it Ah Yeah (Ah Yeah), Yes I may
On a mission we go, sunshine or rain
Set yourself free but you gonna break that chain
Break the chain, break it for me
Free your sprit, set your soul free
Break the chain, feel it in your hands
Break the chain so nothing can hold us back
Break the chain, break it for me
Free your sprit, set your soul free
Break the chain, feel it in your hands
Break the chain so nothing can hold us back
The song "Break the Chain" by 2 Unlimited is a motivational and inspirational track that is intended to encourage the listeners to take control of their lives and break free from anything that is holding them back. The lyrics speak of taking the right course in life and paying attention to make the right choices. The artist suggests that we should not let our minds play any tricks on us and that we should set ourselves free by breaking the chain that is holding us back.
The artist implies that breaking the chain is not an easy task but it is something that has to be done. The song highlights the importance of individual responsibility, determination, and the power of the mind. The lyrics encourage the listener to be strong and to take charge of their situation. The message is that we should not let anything stop us or hold us back in life.
Overall, the song "Break the Chain" is an inspirational song that urges the listener to take control of their life and break free from anything that is holding them back. The lyrics are powerful and the message is clear: the power to change our lives is in our hands.
Line by Line Meaning
Now it's time to break it
It's time to break free from something holding you back
Come on Come On
Encouragement to take action
Break it down
To dismantle something that's been established
I wanted to break your chain, Yeah
The desire to help someone else break free from their limitations
Make the right choice in life
Emphasizes the importance of making good decisions
You gotta do it now
Urges taking action immediately
You gotta to do it now
Reiterating the need to take action now
You gotta to Ah Yeah
Expresses enthusiastic agreement
You gotta Oh
Expresses excitement
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Reference to the musical group performing the song
Break it
Urges to break free from something holding back
Break it
Repeating the urge to break free
If you gonna break the chain, think of the main source (source)
Before breaking free, consider the root cause that needs to be addressed
Do your job and take the right course (course)
To succeed, take the appropriate actions and choose the best path
Don't let your mind don't play no tricks in the world; a lot of things to face
Avoid overthinking, there are many challenges one will encounter
Your life in this world goes up and down
Life is full of highs and lows
You gotta pay attention to stick around
To persevere, one must remain alert and engaged
Get this one thing straight in your brain
Focus on addressing the root problem holding you back
Set yourself free and break that chain
Emphasizes the importance of freeing oneself from limitations
Break the chain, break it for me
The artist urges someone to break free from their limitations
Free your spirit, set your soul free
Encourages someone to liberate themselves fully
Break the chain, feel it in your hands
A physical sensation one experiences when breaking free from limitations
Break the chain so nothing can hold us back
When we break free from limitations, we can achieve anything
Your future is in your hands
You control your own future
Bass Bass
Musical interlude
Break or fake or make your chain
Choose to break free, pretend, or create the chain you desire
Come on Come On
Encouragement to take action
Break it Break it
Repeated urging to break free
Come on Come On
Continued encouragement
Break it Break it
Repeatedly urging someone to break free
Let nothing stand in your way
Let no obstacles hold you back
So get yourself together 'cause the music makes you better
The power of music to inspire and motivate
You gotta rearrange, stand up and make that change
You must reorganize yourself in order to create the change you desire
'Cause if you don't, then you won't and you never gonna see the perfect life in reality
If you don't make the change, you will never achieve your ideal life
Can you see what I mean, can you hear I what I say
Asking if the listener understands the importance of breaking free
Can I break it Ah Yeah (Ah Yeah), Yes I may
Assurance that the artist can break free and so can the listener
On a mission we go, sunshine or rain
Embarking on the journey to break free, no matter the conditions
Set yourself free but you gonna break that chain
Urging the listener to liberate themselves from their limitations
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANITA D. DOTH, FILIP DE WILDE, JEAN-PAUL HENRIETTE DE COSTER, RAYMOND SLIJNGAARD
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@giraffebecky
2 unlimited BREAK IT BREAK IT! God I have had that in my head all day! YES!!!
@Hellforsa
This was fire in my school in 1997, we were 7 an couldnt speak english yet, but most kids in my school listened still to 2 unlimited😀
@nadinerenovarider9506
listened to this album on my walkman in '93 I think.. what a memory, it was my favourite cassette!!
@andriusstasiukynas1921
I think this is the best 2 unlimited song! Lithuania :)
@geweldig_softijsss
YOU HAVE SO RIGHT!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥
@isleofyew1
I don't have a soul or spirit, never had one.
@X7393
Classic I have all there Albums or tapes and Cds! Thank for sharing this OOP classic Promo! =)
@daveadams4098
my favourite 2 unlimited song....
@christophgrambach2832
yeah, the best tune of the LP (and the LP has so much good vibes abnd tunes,this is the best! :)
@traceycullum
Good to get up and dance in the living room